Kansas vs Arizona Preview: Expert Big 12 Tournament Predictions & Betting Picks
The #6 Kansas Jayhawks (21-11) face the #3 Arizona Wildcats (20-11) in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, just days after Kansas secured an 83-76 home victory in their regular-season finale.
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Key Game Predictions:
- Arizona (-2.5) enters as slight favorites
- Arizona moneyline (-134) offers best value
- Game total ranges from 150.5 to 151.5 across sportsbooks
Recent Performance:
- Kansas: 3-4 in last seven games, needed OT to defeat UCF
- Arizona: Finished regular season 3-5 after strong 11-1 conference start
Top Player Props:
- Hunter Dickinson (Kansas): Over 8.5 rebounds (-135)
- Previous meeting: 33 points, 10 rebounds
- Favorable matchup against Arizona's interior defense
- Caleb Love (Arizona): 16.5 points O/U
- Dajuan Harris Jr: 5.5 assists O/U
Analysis: Arizona's double-bye advantage will be crucial. Kansas played 45 minutes in their previous game, with four starters logging 36+ minutes. The well-rested Wildcats should control the second half despite their recent struggles.
Best Available Odds:
- Spread: Arizona -2.5 (-110) at FanDuel
- Moneyline: Kansas +130 (various books), Arizona -134 (FanDuel)
- Total: Over 150.5 (-110) at FanDuel, Under 151.5 (-110) at BetMGM
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